This paper studies information sharing in a distribution channel where the manufacturer possesses better demand-forecast information than the downstream retailer. We examine three information-sharing formats: no information sharing (i.e., the manufacturer ex ante commits to not sharing its...

Problem Definition：Mobile communications technologies and online platforms have enabled large-scale consumer-to-consumer (C2C) sharing of their under-utilized products. This paper studies a manufacturer's optimal entry strategy in the product-sharing market and the economic implications of its...

Comparison effects have been studied extensively in many fields. In particular, existing operations management articles have discussed the impact of comparison effects on enterprises' production and pricing decisions. Research has also shown that consumers' purchasing decisions are primarily...

This paper deals with local cultural capital as a motivator for entrepreneurial behavior in China. Following the Culture-Based Development paradigm (CBD), the current study approaches local cultural capital as an entity that can be temporarily segmented into living culture and cultural heritage...

This paper evaluates the joint impact of exclusive channels and revenue sharing on suppliers and retailers in a hybrid duopoly common retailer and exclusive channel model. The model bridges the gap in the literature on hybrid multichannel supply chains with bilateral complementary products and...

Recent theories propose that intermediate inputs can induce an operating hedging that decrease expected return. Empirically, using the input-output tables of the BEA I find that industries whose fraction of total intermediate inputs purchased to total value added is higher, and lower expected...

An accurate aircraft dynamic model is essential for the flight control system design and flight characteristic analysis of Tilt-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The unique aerodynamic interaction between rotor and wing and installation misalignment angles of rotor could obviously degrade the...

The association between social capital and household income has received inadequate attention over the past decade. We examine the role of social capital in household income using three waves of household surveys from 2011 to 2015 in China. Using “local big surname or not” as the...

A firm often has multiple sourcing options for its product. Some suppliers may have longer lead times but offer lower prices, whereas reliable suppliers with quick response capabilities may have higher prices. Purchasing from a cheaper, less reliable supplier can help a firm lower its inventory...

This dissertation studies the competitive behavior of firms in supply chain management and revenue management contexts. A game theoretic approach is employed. We analyze capacity allocation and pricing strategies and derive equilibrium solutions for multiple competing firms. We also study...